M4.6 earthquake — Izu Islands, Japan region
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred Izu Islands, Japan region on Jul 4, 2026 at 16:57 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 29.692, 142.171 |
| Time | Jul 4, 16:57 UTC |
| Location | Izu Islands, Japan region |
| USGS event ID | us6000ta52 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 209 km | Jul 24, 18:43 UTC | Izu Islands, Japan region |
| M4.5 | 282 km | Jul 27, 19:03 UTC | Bonin Islands, Japan region |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.